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Editor: Laurence Christie

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Mango Hill News

(Est 1986)

Rail Corridor Construction moves into Top Gear The construction phase of the Moreton Bay Rail Link from Petrie to Kippa-Ring is now in full swing. An aerial

view of the 12.6km corridor is now revealing significant clearing and numerous construction sites along its length. From Dohles Rocks Road at Kallangur to Rothwell there is ample evidence to silence even the most “diehard Doubting Thomas” that this long sought after Public Transport mode will carry rail commuters by

the end of 2016. What seems a battalion of vehicles and construction workers is moving into position on

work sites all along the corridor and compounds are being established with modern demountable buildings now being used by the Rail Project Team who are now on site at Halpine Drive at Mango Hill. Our Secretary Mark Kelly will give an overview of the project on Wednesday night at the Progress Association meeting.

Temporary Road re-alignment at Freshwater Creek Rd (Halpine Lake)

As the rail corridor will

form a “cutting” through the top of the hill near the roundabout at Halpine Drive & Freshwater Creek Road, a

temporary road is being constructed to divert traffic off Freshwater Creek Road between the Roundabout and Brushwood Court until completion of the road bridge over the train line. (cont. P4)

May ( in

Wednesday night 21st May (7.30 pm)

ALL WELCOME!

Welcome to all residents! If you are new to our community, we know from our own experiences that your decision to come and live in Mango Hill will reap great benefits for your family.

This week our Speakers will include:

Capt Ed Henderson of the Redcliffe Salvation Army outlining the role of the Salvos in the local community &

Mark Kelly providing an overview on local action on the Moreton Bay Rail Link works along the Rail Corridor

Come along and hear what is going on, give your own opinion and enjoy a cuppa with us afterwards.

MANGO HILL NEEDS COLLECTORS TO HELP OUT

THE SALVOS FOR THEIR APPEAL

Salvos need Your help

2014 Red Shield Appeal 24 – 31 May

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Whether it is floods or fire, or our fellow citizens being without a home or responding to people in crisis who need assistance with food, the

Salvation Army continues to do what it can to serve Australian communities. Over many years the Progress Association with the support of residents has donated funds towards the many wonderful programs provided by the Salvos for those in need.

Captain Ed Henderson from Redcliffe Salvation

Army will be our guest at the Mango Hill Progress Association on Wednesday Night and has asked that the Association forwards his appreciation to all involved in past years. Ed also encourages our continued participation again in 2014. If you are outgoing, friendly and committed and willing to knock on the doors of even one street in the Village, to collect funds for the Salvos, please contact Laurence Christie on 3204-2020 or email to: admin@mangohillprogress.org if you can help even for a few hours during the coming fortnight. Thank you on behalf of all those in the wider community whom the Salvos will help this coming winter. Laurence Christie (Coordinator)

Zoey 25 & Nick 28 are proud owners of

6 Stamens Street, Mango Hill 4509. “We moved in just before Christmas 2013 with our fury family and we are soon to be married. This community is a safe, happy and uniting place to live and we can't wait to raise our children here. We look forward to doing our part to help by distributing the local newsletter to our friendly neighbourhood and we are thankful for the support of the Progress Association when we needed help to find our Cat Holly who had been and sadly remains lost.”

Welcome to Luke who arrived from the UK only last week to live with his parents who had previously moved into Mango Hill. “First priority, join

the local Gym and get fit”, said an active Luke walking up to North Lakes to join a potential gym on Monday. We trust you will enjoy our community.

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A Villager himself, Josh Hood designed the Mango Hill Progress Association website and assists us in many ways..

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Despite some earlier untimely weather and challenges of

working around underground and above ground services such as water, sewerage, telephone and NBN cables (yes NBN cables do exist in Mango Hill), Site supervisor, Ian Price expects that Kinsellas Road West between Park Vista Drive up to Ruby Street will have full kerb and drainage on the west side by end of June, in many ways thanks to the cooperation of our Village folk.

As many a motorist will attest, no-one wants to be

delayed even for a moment when they jump in their cars and head off to that appointment, pick up the kids or whatever we seek to achieve at that time. To have the “Stop Sign” placed in front of you is generally not welcomed, but as they say, ”without some pain there is no gain”. To that extent the cooperation shown by drivers has been fundamental to the excellent relationship that exists between residents and our Council Road Gang.

Foreman, Jack wishes to put on record his appreciation to the great

majority of residents and motorists who have their given ongoing cooperation throughout the project to date. “They have been Excellent! They have displayed patience and almost without exception a friendly attitude to the members of my work team” stated a very happy Jack, (pictured above with GPS equipment used to accurately locate and plot existing services throughout the project.) Local resident Grant was also singled out for praise for his efforts in helping ro secure and look council equipment beside his yard at the end of each day’s work.

Another resident, Bob Dolley of Kinsellas Road West heaped high praise on the road crew for making way to allow

an ambulance to manoeuvre into their front driveway despite the existence of the Caterpillar digger outside their front yard when wife Marcia needed urgent attention last week. Thankfully, Marcia is back home and recovering slowly.

Hailing from over at Cobble Creek

near Dayboro, “Rob the Cat Digger”, provided some insight into the challenges of digging a straight trench in difficult soils and then laying 525 down to 375 mm concrete pipes around and on top of a maize of underground services such as sewage and water. Ensuring that unpredictable soils do not fall back

into the trenches where his mates Fili and Mick are laying pipes requires constant attention but does not restrict his opportunities to “give them a hard time” as they manhandle and join up each pipe some 1800 mm below ground level.

Other members of the team include James the Truck Driver responsible to ensuring his loads of gravel are safely

deposited in and around each pipe, whilst Brian amongst many other roles, regularly drives his water truck up and down Kinsellas Road to reduce dust being blown onto neighbours’ property. It is obvious to most pedestrians walking past these works that an atmosphere of Aussie larrikinism exists within the crew, aided and abetted by several passers-by who are not short of a humorous comment or three. To these Guys and their Colleagues, Well Done! It has been great to see how you have worked together as a Team.

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TEMPORARY ROAD RE-ALIGNMENT – FRESHWATER CREEK ROAD (from Page 1 - temporary road off Freshwater Creek Road between the Roundabout and Brushwood Court)

The purpose of this article is to alert residents from all around Mango Hill of “interruptions to normal traffic” that

must occur in order to ensure that the Moreton Bay Rail link can be implemented.

Local residents Mark and Susan Kelly are pleased to see so much

construction underway and Mark, who commutes to the city on week days, is especially looking forward to the time when he can walk to the new Mango Hill Railway Station and relax and prepare for the coming day’s challenges in the office .

However, they are both disappointed that all of the

established trees down the centre of Freshwater Creek Road have been removed to facilitate the linkage of the

Halpine Drive and Jabiru Drive roundabouts via the temporary road. “What used to be a nice tree covered roadway is now completely devoid of trees in the median strip. We are hoping that they will be replanting trees when construction is completed along this road,” Susan said. (The Progress Association will be seeking a response from Moreton Bay Rail team on this matter.)

ACCESS ROAD OFF SOUTHBOUND ONRAMP TO THE BRUCE HIGHWAY

Anyone taking the southbound onramp onto the highway from Anzac

Avenue late last Thursday night will have noticed that one of the lanes was closed. This was so that geotechnical investigations of the onramp could be undertaken in preparation for a site access road into the new rail alignment.

Work to build the construction access road will likely commence in late

May. The new road will enable work to start on the rail bridges over the Bruce Highway and Freshwater Creek.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT REMAINS A KEY ISSUE FOR PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

With the need for effective public transport strategies to maximise use of buses and trains, the Progress Association

continues to bring issues before our Local State Member, Reg Gulley and Translink, with some positive outcomes being achieved and many more to work on. (This includes our desire for Route 682 to stop on North Lakes Drive!)

681/682 Bus Route: From 20th January this year, the 681 and 682 swapped route

numbers. The two early morning services prior to 6am and also the last evening service were cancelled due to poor patronage. A number of residents of the village and the Halpine Lake area that

used the early morning and late evening services have had to make other arrangements.

On a brighter note, the peak hour 681 services now bypass the North Lakes bus station significantly improving the

transit times to and from the Petrie railway station. Local resident Mark Kelly has identified a significantly increase in bus patronage on the last morning 681 service. “I think I was the first and only person on this service when it began a couple of years ago. There are now regularly more than a dozen people on the bus when it leaves the estate. I’m not sure whether this is because of the faster transit time to the train station or whether it’s just changing personal circumstances that often occur early in the new year,” Mark stated.

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT ALIVE AND WELL IN VILLAGE AS PETER MINC TAKES ON

BERYL’S MANTLE.

Many in the Village will remember our dear departed friend, Beryl Burke who served

both her country during WW2 and many community groups for over 60 years until her passing in 2010. Shortly afterwards, Peter Minc , who was renting a property elsewhere in the Village for some years, purchased Beryl’s little cottage in Ruby Street and has made it his home for life.

“At times, I still feel Beryl’s presence around the house” stated Peter who conceded

that he had been in no hurry to make major changes to the building. “I love the feel of the place which is surrounded by the leafy gums of Ruby St and visited by so many birds and the local possums on a very regular basis.” Peter described living in his cottage as the perfect place for him. “It is small and compact, and it is mine, although a work in progress. A builders home is never finished and I do need to repair the fence” quipped Pete leaning on a rather wonky timber fence panel. “ I am not going anywhere now! This neighbourhood is simply fantastic. I have family down the road, good neighbours around me and I love to walk the dog and being Poppy to Chelsea and Paige just down the street.”

“This Village has real community spirit and I like to give a little back where I can” Peter

commented describing some of the opportunities he has had to help out neigbours in the past. (refer to Mango Hill News issue No. 224 of January 2013). Peter went on to describe cleaning out the gutters for his elderly neighbour Frank, mowing the lawn for elderly friends Heather and Ken down in Alice Street and the opportunity to enjoy a “coldie” with them afterwards, was reward enough. “ If I can help out in a small way, I am happy to do so.” Whilst always willing to lend a hand, Peter also makes a quiet living as a “home handyman” and is available for small maintenance jobs around the home of a building nature, but not too big.

If you need a Home Handyman - Call Peter Minc on 0414-834 75 or visit him at 27 Ruby Street.

From your many friends around the Village, Thanks Pete

DANZY’S GRAND-DAUGHTER

LOVES HER NEW VILLAGE

HOME

Tonia Hammerich is the grand-daughter to Lil Buchanan and Danzy

Buchanan who once farmed on the land that became Park Vista. (Lil celebrated her 90th birthday in late Oct 2013.)

A reflective Tonia described her new home on what was once the

old Farm by stating “I love the fact that I am living in Mango Hill and I have a little piece of Grandpa here” .

Tonia who moved into Park Vista late in 2013 with husband Joe, own the new Gloria Jean Coffee Shop up behind

Masters at North Lakes. “We have met some amazing people through the shop and down the street and it is like we belong here. We moved up from the Gold Coast last year where no one knew their neighbours. Hhere in Mango Hill we can meet folk and chat in the street as well as seeing Kangaroos hop down the road. We now attend the new Cornerstone church down the road where I am in the Choir and really believe we have slotted in well. I don’t believe I will never sell this house!

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From: Dave Norman Sent: Wednesday, 7 May 2014 2:35 PM Subject: Concert for the Koalas - To the Mango Hill Community, I'm sure if you've been following our Facebook you'll be well aware that we are organising a 'Concert for the Koalas' on May 31st to highlight the serious decline in the Koala population in SE Queensland. This is planned to be a family event and we some great entertainment taking place for the 1's to 100's! Unfortunately we're doing this with no budget so are trying to see if we can get flyers some printed off but in the meantime if you could circulate it around your contacts and/or display it publicly that would help the cause tremendously ! For more information please see the Concert for the Koalas facebook site.

Dave Norman (MHANLEG) Facebook: Mango Hill & North Lakes Environment Group

COUNCIL RESPONDS TO RESIDENTS NEEDS

Each year, the Mango Hill Progress Association advocates to the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Call Centre on

many issues ranging from simple but important maintenance items to those that make our community stronger, safer and more caring. Yes, there are some matters that require time, budget or may affect others and cannot be achieved quickly. In the main however, the Progress Association can state unequivocally that Council Officers respond positively to the great majority of issues raised.

PROMPT FIX FOR FOOTPATH GRADIENT: Anyone who knows Eileen Doherty of May Street knows

only too well that she can do almost anything she sets her mind to, despite a disability that requires her to move around by wheelchair. Only a few weeks ago, on a request from Eileen, the Progress Association made a recommendation to Council via its Call Centre to seek a small but necessary adjustment to the footpath gradients (both sides) leading onto Mary Street East due to difficulties in negotiating the ramp incline in her wheelchair.

Within 72 hours, Council Officer, Shaun Dowell had met with Association President, Laurence Christie and

subsequently indicated a favourable outcome was likely subject to budget. Within the week, the job was complete and a delighted Eileen has indicated her sincere thanks to all concerned.”I was amazed at how quickly it was done and and am very thankful!” stated Eileen who has also made suggestions via the Progress Association seek modified park bench tables to allow folk in wheelchairs to “sit at the tables” in the Park. ( similar to some down on the Redcliffe foreshores.) This latest request is also with Moreton Bay Council for consideration.

Old Gradient Location at entry to Mary St East Small but appreciable and appreciated decrease in Gradient

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them!

Crew of AE2 Submarine Honoured & Remembered.

On Wednesday 30th April,

Mango Hill Progress Association members, Ken Wilkinson (himself a Naval Officer), Ken Hatchman and Laurence Christie attended the unveiling of a replica of a remarkable little submarine at Ruth Whitfield Park on Anzac Ave at Petrie. Anyone driving down Anzac Ave past Ruth Whitfield Park can now view this Memorial made possible through the dedicated efforts of the Anzac Memorial Avenue Commemorative Committee led by Moreton Bay Regional Councillor David Dwyer and former Naval Commander Darryl Neild.

AE2 “brought to Life” at Progress Meeting

For those attending the last meeting of the Mango Hill Progress

Association on 16th April, they were privileged to listen to a presentation by Retired Commander Darryl Neild on the short but remarkable exploits of AE2, the second of two submarines to be lost in WW1 and just days after the Gallipoli landings on 29th April 1915. Commander Neild, who himself served for 33 years in the Australia Navy (including 4 tours of Vietnam on Patrol Boats) brought the epic story of the Captain Stoker and his Crew to life and described how this little ship harassed and confused the Turkish Navy and shore batteries in the Marmara Sea (entrance to the Dardanelles) in the week of the Gallipoli landings almost a century ago. Darryl went onto describe the gripping tale of how: - Captain Henry Stoker (Dublin born and British trained) captured the hearts of an Australian crew who had sailed out from England only months before the outbreak of War the year before. AE2 then caused a great deal of confusion and embarrassment to the honour of the Turkish Navy and raised the morale of the Allied troops who were pinned down on the other side of the Gallipoli peninsula. - AE2: After 5 days of successful harassment of enemy shipping and avoiding enemy gun-boats, AE2 was finally holed by the Turkish Gunboat, Sultanhisar seeking to avoid sea mines and the treacherous currents in the strait. - Captain Stoker scuttled the submarine and he and his crew were captured with no loss of life during fighting itself, (although 4 sailors did succumb to disease in Turkish Prisoner of War Camps) - How at the end of the War, the Australian crew returned home and made successful lives whilst Captain Stoker much later returned to Dublin and even served with distinction in WW2.

NOTE: In an ironic twist of history, the very successes and presence of AE2 in the narrow channels was sufficient to

force the Turkish Cruisers which had been shelling the Allied forces over the ridges of the Gallipoli Peninsula to pull back to harbour. That success convinced British General Ian Hamilton not to withdraw his forces who had failed to take Gallipoli in the initial weeks of the campaign. That decision would sentence some 8000 Australians & New Zealanders to a bloody and unsuccessful 8 month campaign before they pulled out in December 1915.

PLANNED 2015 CELEBRATION OF CENTENARY OF ANZAC BY PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.

On Anzac Day Night on 25th April 2015, with the support of the Pine Rivers RSL Sub-Branch, the

Mango Hill Progress Association proposes to hold a Centenary of Anzac Community Celebration in the form of an afternoon Festival and Evening Music Concert complete with entertainment, re-enactments and a Fireworks Finale. This Festival is designed to help commemorate the events of WW1 and at the same time celebrate the Australian Spirit that in many ways was immortalized by those who fought,

died and or injured over the 4 years of that titanic struggle.

Should our submission to the Federal Government be successful, the Progress Association will seek the involvement

of local schools, community groups and others who will help make the night enjoyable and relevant for all. A decision is expected by the end of June.

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(Below: Tonious King directs traffic with a smile!)

When Tonias King left her home back in Hawkes Bay in New Zealand’s

North Island to find regular work, she settled in Caboolture where she accepted a role of Traffic Controller with Action Traffic. Hers is a role with the challenge of being able to maximise driver safety and reduce delays in traffic movement on the many road-works sites she has attended over the years.

There are many who would describe such ideals as “mission impossible”

but over the past 3 months, Tonias and her “partners” Chief and Rob Kerridge on the Stop/Slow sign have in so any ways, contributed to general harmony that has been the hallmark of the current Upgrade of Kinsellas Road West to date.

“We are a good team”, stated Tonias, quickly devouring a small lunch

item before taking back the Stop/Slow Pole” and directing traffic to continue along Kinsellas Road West past the diggers laying pipes on the west side of the road. “I am always mindful of when Mums need to take the kiddies to school and pick them up. We try to minimize any delay. We have to be attentive, at times assertive and at all times, friendly.”

“Each morning at our Tool box meeting before work starts, everyone on

the work site is kept informed of what to expect each day, the issues at hand and we are given the opportunity to share information that has arisen the previous day. This way when asked by residents or motorists who pass by, we can let them know what is happening” Tonias informed this reporter. “Our role is to help calm those little frustrations and minimized the delays that must occur when a lane is cut off or sometimes the road is closed for a brief period.”

Colleague Rodney Kerridge who travels down from Beerwah agrees.

“Working well as a team at either end of the Traffic lanes is essential to ensure every motorist is given a reasonable opportunity to move through the road-works area in a timely way,” stated Rob.

From comments received from a number of residents, there is no doubt

that Tonias with her friendly and outgoing nature as well as the support of her colleagues have contributed much to the success of the project to date. Council’s Roads Controller, Michael Joel still remembers how back in 2010, when John St was upgraded that the Mango Hill Progress Association wrote to Council to congratulate the members of their road gang and their traffic controllers for a job well done. All involved, Council Staff, motorists, Traffic Controllers and neighbours, had given a little, communicated well and the job was completed with the maximum of cooperation and minimum of pain.

From comments from both Council staff and residents to date, it is likely

that the Progress Association will again be able to provide a similar reference and looks forward to being in a position to do so by early July. Above, Rob Kerridge of Beerwah

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If there is one word that could describe the average

family growing up in the Depression & War years of the 1930s & 1940s, it is “Resilience”. They were hard years. In the immediate aftermath of Pearl Harbour in December 1941 through to 1942, they were dark years, when Australia faced imminent invasion.

By mid-1942, Brisbane was the major base for American armed forces and the Headquarters for General Douglas

Macarthur, Supreme Commander of Allied forces in the Pacific. It was the so called “Brisbane Line” where the burden of keeping the home files burning brightly fell to those who remained. Primarily that burden fell to our women, young and old, whose contribution to the war effort was immense, especially with most young Aussies blokes away fighting in the Middle East and subsequently, New Guinea and the Pacific.

In 1942, one of those young women was the then Laurette Oakes (known to Villagers as our very own Laurie

Ramage of May Street), who at the young age of 16 was already apprenticed in the trade of “tailoring” (making men’s suits). Laurie’s initial attempt to enlist in the Air Force, was declined on the grounds that she was working in an “essential trade”. Her Company, Overells was contracted to make uniforms and parachutes for the American Army and her skills in the trade were deemed to be of higher priority. The work was not easy and the hours were long and pay below that of men. World War 2 Uniforms were not made of the synthetic material of today, but comprised of heavier and hardwearing fabrics, being hand sewn and every button attached individually to meet the rigours of combat in the field.

But come the Weekend! Despite the restrictions of War time, “Cloudland” up on top of Bowen Hills was one of

the few exciting outlets in the city and rocked to the rhythm the new dances and music brought over by our American allies. For thousands of young men and women Cloudland was the centre of many a friendship and in many cases a blossoming romance. It was a case of everyone doing their bit for the War effort.

For Laurie and her friends, their weekend contribution

to the war effort, dutifully carried out, was to meet the American ships when they docked in Brisbane and take the sailors to dances at Cloudland.

One young American Sailor was Bill Delling of Detroit

whom the Mango Hill News has discovered, went home with a broken heart when Laurie declined his offer of marriage and a new home in the States. But Bill and Laurie remained friends and corresponded up until the mid 1950’s when time took its course. (It is also history that over 5000 Aussie girls did in fact travel over to the States as War Brides shortly after the war, but that is another story, and not that our Laurie chose to be a part of.) – continued next page

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Laurie Ramage (cont) (Right: Pictured with Husband Jim Ramage and son Greg) For Laurie it was a

young Aussie, Jim Ramage who stole her heart and together, after the war, they set up home back in Windsor where Laurie had been born in 1926 and where son Greg and daughter Jean were raised. Later after some 40 years of city suburban life and Jim’s passing, Laurie answered the call of family to move to Mango Hill Village in 1993 soon after the birth of then latest grandson, Cameron Cobb. (See article across for Cameron, who this month achieves his own “Coming of Age” as he celebrates his 21st Birthday.)

Now the Matriarch of the family, Laurie has enjoyed

Village life and given the past 21 years to supporting her family both in Mango Hill and up in Townsville. A few weeks ago, Laurie became “Great Grandma” to young Nate who arrived in Townsville in early May.

To Laurie, her family is everything and over the past two

decades has supported Jean and husband Ross to nurture her grandsons, Ashely, Andrew and Cameron whilst attending many a Mango Hill Skate Night and annual Christmas Celebrations in the Park.

Despite a few recent health issues, Laurie never gives

up. She still maintains her own home, is an active Public Transport user. She attends regular functions of the Progress Association of which she has held membership since arriving in the Village all those years ago. Known for her wit and ability to accept a challenge, Laurie is an inspiration and a good Mate to her neighbours and family alike.

Thankfully, Laurie chose to remain on Aussie shores all

those years ago.

Congratulations to CAMERON COBB

& Love from Mum and Dad Cameron Cobb will celebrates his 21st Birthday and coming of Age at the Mango Hill Community Centre this Saturday night. Cameron has grown up in the Village and along with his family has appreciated the wonderful support he has received from school mates, neighbours and the community itself over the last two decades. “Ours is a caring community”, commented Jean who thanked all who had helped Cameron over the years and especially Cameron’s Grandma, Laurie for her marvellous love and dedication to Cameron as he has grown up.

12th July - Skate Night

26th July - Bush Dance with Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club

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What a night of entertainment on 26th April.

Down at Danzy Buchanan Park the little kids of Mango Hill were skating around the

Park and enjoying the music of our newest DJ, whilst a few blocks up Kinsellas Road West the “big kid” (Pam Rika) was celebrating her 70th Birthday in style with friends and guests.

In just what a big 809sqm Mango Hill backyard is designed for (a big Shed, Carport

and BBQ along with Hungi), sixty (60) guests, many of whom were former nursing colleagues, made it a night to remember for Pam. Some had flown in from West Australia, others came down from Country areas of Qld and two “distinguished

neighbours”(Vic & Eileen Doherty) popped over from next door with the PA and Karaoke Equipment to entertain the assembled throng.

“The Hungi was delicious, the Tiered Cake a

real treat and the entertainment from Eileen really livened up the Party”, were but a few of the comments from a rather tired Pam shortly afterwards. “ It was great to have so many friends from my former workplace at Eventide help me celebrate my three score years and 10 milestone. Life is fantastic.” Comment:

Having lived in Redcliffe for many years and working with senior citizens at the former Eventide Nursing home at

Brighton for some 15 years, Pam and Bill decided to make the Mango Hill Village their home in 2002 after visiting friends who lived in Ruby St. “We really enjoy the lifestyle of the Village and we have wonderful neighbours on both sides” stated Pam, still on a high from the celebrations.

Congratulations go to the Moreton Celtic

Fiddle Club who “changed tune” to sing, dance and play Country Music, carrrying off the Peoples’ Choice Award at the Urban Country Festival this month.

Only a fortnight earlier, the Gang was down in

a freezing Canberra over Easter at the National Folk Festival where Band Director Melinda Coles led the Fiddlers in the main concert at the end of the Festival. “It was awesome”, an amazed Melinda stated.

Hopefully, the Gang will return as “Country” at the Mango Hill Community Centre on Saturday 26th July for our Village Bush Dance. So place this date in your Diary and get ready to Dance and swing. There is nothing better on a cool night than to warm up the legs and boot/scoot around the floor to the rhythm of all things Music.

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Mango Hill

Village Hall

Directory

Hall Hire

Laurence

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When Group Contact Mondays

3.00 pm >> Available

Tuesday

Mornings

7.30 >9.00am

Mango Hill

Yoga

With Carly

Diane

Huyssen

3491-3903

Tuesdays 9.30> 3.00

Available

Tuesday

3.00>6.00pm

Renaissance

Kids (Art Class)

Lianne Cook

0404-847684

Tuesday

7.00 >9.30pm

Brisbane Nth

Spiritual Grp

Angela

0433-079555

Wednesday

Mornings 9.30 >11.30am

Busy Bees

Play Group

Leisa Siddans

0416 037047

Wednesday after school

Available

3rd Wed

7.30 pm

Mango Hill

Progress

Association

Laurence

Christie

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Thursday

Mornings 9.15>10.45am

Mango Hill

Yoga

With Carly

Diane

Huyssen

3491-3903

Thursdays 11.00 > 3.30pm

Available

Thursdays

4.00- 6.00 pm

Lil Shimmeys

Dance &

fitness

Lisa Smillie

3142-0181 Thursday

6.15pm >> Church Choir

Practice

(Practice)

Fridays

9.00am > 12.00

La di Dah

Colourstrings

Sally Savage

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0400 502451

1st Friday 6.30pm

Moreton Celtic

Fiddle Club

Leisa Deigan

0415-537802

4th Friday 6.30pm

Youth Club Father Dan

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Saturday

Mornings

8.00 >9.30am

Mango Hill

Yoga

With Rene

Diane

Huyssen

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Saturdays

10.00>3.30

New Life Church

Lisa Finau

0422022 978

Sunday

8.30 >9.30am

Sunday

School

Dr Mel

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Sunday

10.00 > 1.00

Weslyn

Methodist

Church

Tina

0435-787667

President Laurence Christie 3204-2020

Senior Vice President

Ken Hatchman

3203-1866

Junior Vice President

John Machin

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Secretary Mark Kelly 3886-3446

Treasurer Lyn Kubler 3203-321

Committee Members

Christine Emmett

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Janice Owen 3137-0402

Dave Norman 0424 957113

Paul Teasdale 3204-0606

TENNIS COURT

$3 per hr Day &

Lights $6.00

& Basket Ball

Court at night

Contact Lyn 3203-3121

Mango Hill News: Est. 1986

The Mango Hill News is the official publication of the

Mango Hill Progress Association and seeks to publish informative editorial of community interest. Progress Association meetings are held on the 3

rd Wednesday

of each month (Feb to Nov) and all members of the community are encouraged to participate in community activities. Annual Membership = $10 per family.

Official Address: PO Box 316 KALLANGUR 4503.

BEN SIMPSON

(Robert St, Mango Hill) (BSA 46058)

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Your Local Plumber Crn Robert & Muriel Sts

LOOKING OUT FOR OUR NEIGHBOURS: It takes all of us in the Village to remain vigilant and keep a watchful eye out on our children and also those who are elderly or simply in need of someone to listen to or chat with. To those who are unwell at this time, our thoughts are with you! Feel welcome to Ask for Help! .